The tabloid goes on to suggest that United may very well be preparing to capitalise on the turmoil currently existing at Anfield by trying to lure the keeper to Anfield in a deal that is quoted as being worth something in the region of £12 million.

If the swoop does materialise then Reina would become, we`re reliably informed, become the first player to make the switch between the two clubs since a certain Phil Chisnall left Old Trafford, for Anfield, in 1964.